Simons Maison
Seasonal Gingham Placemat
This Seasonal Gingham Placemat is a rectangular woven table mat from Simons Maison, designed in Canada. It features a classic blue-and-white check pattern with a ribbed weave and fringed edges. Made from a reprocessed cotton and polyester blend, it measures 13" x 19.75" (33 x 50 cm) and is machine washable and dryable for easy care.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 75% reprocessed cotton, 25% polyester
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware
Product Insights
The Seasonal Gingham Placemat by Simons Maison uses 75% reprocessed cotton to reduce water use by 99% and divert waste, but the recycled blend feels coarser and drier than standard cotton. At $7.50, a six-placemat set costs less than a single premium designer placemat, offering exceptional value. Polyester reinforcement prevents shrinkage and fabric failure, while stain release, wrinkle resistance, and shape retention simplify care. The gingham pattern stays high-contrast after washing, though minor surface fuzzing occurs without pilling. Color tone in Golden Yellow is warm honey, not cool. Matching napkins and tablecloths are sold separately, enabling a coordinated set under $50. The main tradeoff is a slightly rough hand feel for sustainability and affordability.
Verified claims
- Sustainable usage
- A six-placemat setting costs under $50 and uses a 75% reprocessed cotton / 25% polyester blend.
- Structural stability
- The 25% polyester helps limit shrinkage and reinforces the shorter recycled cotton fibers so the placemat withstands repeated machine washing without fabric failure.
- Pattern clarity
- Surface fuzzing is minor and gingham pattern remains high-contrast after washes.
- Easy care
- Polyester blend ensures stain release, wrinkle resistance, and shape retention in the wash.
- Hand feel
- 75% reprocessed cotton blend feels coarser and drier than standard cotton.
- Durability
- Resists pilling, shrinking, and pattern fading after machine washing.
- Appearance retention
- Gingham pattern stays sharp; surface fuzzes lightly without pilling.
- Matching collection
- Matching napkins and tablecloths share the same gingham pattern and color palette.
- Value
- $7.50 per placemat; a full six-person setting costs less than a single premium designer placemat.
- Color tone
- Golden Yellow variant has a warm, honey-toned hue, not cool.
- Provenance
- A full six-person setting costs less than one premium designer placemat.
- Design story
- Rectangular blue-and-white gingham with a ribbed weave and fringed edges; made from a 75% reprocessed cotton / 25% polyester blend and measuring 13 x 19.75 inches (33 x 50 cm). It is machine washable and tumble dryable, shrink-resistant, colorfast, and offered in Navy/Midnight Blue and Golden Yellow gingham with matching seasonal coordinates.
- Sustainability
- 75% reprocessed cotton reduces water use 99% and diverts waste, without green premium.
- Golden Yellow tone
- The Golden Yellow colorway has a warm, honey-toned look rather than a cool yellow.
- Reversible gingham pattern
- The gingham check shows on both sides; the navy-and-white pattern is woven and yarn-dyed, so there is no separate plain backing.
- Backing and slip resistance
- The placemat is a single layer of cotton-poly fabric with no non-slip or padded backing; a liner or slight surface moisture underneath helps keep it from sliding on a smooth table.
- Heat and spill protection
- It handles everyday crumbs and light spills, but as a thin single-layer fabric mat it offers limited protection from hot dishes; use a trivet or hot pad under pans straight off the stove or oven.
- First-wash sizing and dryer care
- A cotton-rich blend like this can shrink slightly on the first wash, so wash in cold water and keep the dryer on low heat; fold as soon as it's dry to minimize wrinkles and keep its flat, square shape.
- Check scale
- Expect a tidy, relatively tight gingham check rather than a bold oversized buffalo-plaid square; the listing does not publish an exact check measurement.
Product record
- Title
- Seasonal Gingham Placemat
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 7.5 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Setting a fresh spring tablescape
Reviews describe using this placemat for spring gatherings like Easter or garden parties, where the soft yellow gingham brightens the table without feeling overly loud and pairs well with pastel decor. Reviewers report the delivered placemats match the online photos exactly, which helps with planning a coordinated look. One note from reviews: the green check reads very faint, so expect a mostly yellow look rather than a strong two-tone contrast.[1]
Everyday family meals with easy cleanup
According to aggregated customer reviews, this placemat suits daily family meals with kids, where spills happen often. Reviewers say it washes clean easily and holds up to repeated laundering without fading, coming out of the wash looking like new.[1]
Gifting a host who loves cheerful tableware
Based on customer-review sentiment, this Simons Maison gingham placemat works as a decorative gift for a host who enjoys cheery table settings. Reviewers described it as true to the picture and good quality, making it a low-risk present choice.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Seasonal Gingham Placemat: Choose this if you want an easy-care, machine-washable gingham placemat for everyday or seasonal tables — reviewers report it washes clean and holds up to repeated laundering without fading, making it a fit for daily family meals with kids. It measures 13 by 19.75 inches (33 x 50 cm), is woven from 75% reprocessed cotton and 25% polyester with short fringed selvedge edges, and comes in Navy/Midnight Blue and Golden Yellow. One caveat from a single review: on the yellow version, the green thread is very faint, so it reads mostly yellow rather than a strong two-tone gingham.[1,2] | Block-Stripe Placemat: Choose this if you want a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, made of 100% organic cotton in a 13 by 20 inch (33 x 50 cm) size, whose wide block-stripe design and heavy, substantial fabric have reportedly suited holiday dinners and formal entertaining and kept it from sliding on countertops. It is machine washable and dryable, and comes in Black, Green, Navy/Midnight Blue, and Beige. Be aware that many reviewers report shrinkage of about an inch all around and deep creasing after washing, so expect to iron after every wash for a flat, crisp look, and stains like red wine reportedly set in quickly.[3] | Summer Stripes Placemat: Choose this for easygoing summer meals, from patio or poolside dining to family dinners with spills, thanks to machine-washable, machine-dryable 100% organic cotton in a 13 by 19.75 inch (33 by 50 cm) size with colorful embroidered stripe details. Reviewers reportedly find it good quality and practical, and it is popular as a housewarming or bridal shower gift. Be aware that the pure cotton wrinkles after laundering and needs ironing, and the stripe colors can appear paler in person than online, with some buyers exchanging for a different shade.[4,5,6] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular woven gingham placemat with a blue-and-white check pattern, visible ribbed weave texture, and short fringed selvedge on at least two edges.
- Shape and layoutRectangular placemat oriented landscape across the tabletop, occupying the center of the frame with its long edges parallel to the image left and right.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.14 · w 0.92 · h 0.52 (high) - PatternEven gingham check pattern of alternating dark and light squares in a regular grid across the entire visible surface.
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x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.86 · h 0.48 (high) - Weave and textureWoven fabric with a ribbed texture evident as subtle vertical ridges running along the placemat surface.
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x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Selvage fringeShort white fringe formed by the woven warp at the visible right and bottom edges of the placemat where threads extend slightly beyond the hem.
2 regions
x 0.78 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the placemat on a wooden table with a brown ceramic plate, halved plums, a metal fork, stacked bowls at top left, and a fabric-upholstered chair at the bottom. Warm directional lighting casts soft shadows.
- Plate propRound brown ceramic plate with a matte finish sits near the center of the placemat and partially occludes the pattern.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - Food propsTwo halved dark red plums placed on the plate, one with visible pit cavity.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.31 · w 0.10 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - CutleryStainless steel fork resting on the plate and extending toward the right edge of the placemat.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Stacked bowlsThree nested brown bowls and a saucer visible at the top left corner of the image on the wooden table outside the placemat.
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x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Table surfaceMedium-dark wood tabletop with visible grain and warm brown tone supporting the placemat and props.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Chair visibleBeige textured fabric-upholstered chair seat visible at the bottom edge of the frame, partially cropped.
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x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm directional lighting from upper-left creates soft highlights on the plate and subtle shadows beneath the fork and plums.
Colors
off-white· check backgroundnavy blue· check squares#544443- Shape and layoutRectangular placemat oriented landscape across the tabletop, occupying the center of the frame with its long edges parallel to the image left and right.
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Product
Close-up of a folded woven gingham placemat showing a regular check pattern in dark navy and off-white with a ribbed textured weave and a serged edge with slight fraying.
- Overall patternEven gingham check pattern of alternating dark navy and off-white squares visible on both top and underside of the folded placemat.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high) - Weave textureProminent ribbed weave with narrow raised ridges running roughly parallel to the short edge of the image, producing fine linear texture across the fabric.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (high) - Folded constructionPlacemat is folded over itself showing a layered overlap; the folded edge creates a small tunnel-like gap revealing the underside pattern.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.26 · w 0.62 · h 0.44 (high) - Edge finishSerged edge with visible small looped stitch and slight fraying at the fold and outer rim.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (medium) - Visible reverse sideUnderside of the placemat visible through the fold shows same check pattern with similar ribbing but slightly deeper shadowing.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio-style closeup shot of the folded placemat on a wooden surface with soft directional lighting and shallow depth of field.
- Background surfaceMedium-toned wood surface visible under the lower edge of the placemat.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.96 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionTight detail crop focusing on texture and fold; edges of the placemat extend beyond frame at top and left.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left produces gentle highlights on raised ribs and subtle shadows in the fold.
Colors
navy blue· dark check squares#221C33off-white· background check squares and ribs#F3ECEB- Overall patternEven gingham check pattern of alternating dark navy and off-white squares visible on both top and underside of the folded placemat.
Customer Reviews
11 total11 reviews · out of 5
Beautiful
Exactly as pictured
Couleur exact difficile de percevoir
Couleur exact difficile de percevoir le vert, mais très jolie
Excellent
Jaune doux et matière souple. J'aime beaucoup.
Napperon
Très bonne qualité Même chose que la photo Très contente de mon achat
Belle qualité
Contente de ces napperons qui ensoleille une table.
Mes napperons
Que de bons commentaires!!! J’aime la grandeur aussi!
Gingham Placemats
I chose these placemats for my Easter dining table. The colours are perfect for the season. Not too expensive and the quality is good.
Parfait 👌
Magnifiques napperons que j’ai cherché longtemps. Même couleur que ma nouvelle cuisine. De toute beauté
Napperon
Super beau
Très beaux!
Ils sont comme je le souhaitais, encore beaux après le lavage!
Très joli, estival
Belle couleur, durable